Cessna 172 1964 - Lubrication and Servicing Procedures; Daily Servicing Checks

Regulations. Since the regulations of other nations may require other
documents and data, owners of exported airplanes should check with their
own aviation officials to determine their individual requirements.
LUBRICATION AND SERVICING PROCEDURES
Specific servicing information is provided here for items requiring daily
attention. A Service Frequency Check List is included to inform the
pilot wh!;!n t.o have other items checked a11(l, servic~d.
DAILY
FUEL TANK FILLERS:
Service after each flight with 80 / 87 minimum grade fuel. The
capacity of each wing tank is 21 gallons.
FUEL STRAINER:
On the first flight of the day and after each refueling, pull out fuel
strainer drain knob for about four seconds, to clear fuel strainer of
possible water and sediment. Release drain knob, then check that
strainer drain is closed after draining.
OIL FILLER:
When pl'eflight check shows low oil level, service with aviation grade
engine oil ; SAE 20 below 40°F. and SAE 40 above 40 ° F. Your Cessna
was delivered from the factory with straight mineral oil (non-
detergent) and should be operated with straight mineral oil for the
first 25 hours . The use of mineral oil during the 25-hour break-in
period will help seat the piston rings and will result in less oil con-
sumption. After the first 25 hours, either mineral oil or detergent
oil may be used. If a detergent oil is used, it must conform to
Continental Motors Corporation Specification MHS-24. Your Cessna
Dealer can supply an approved brand.
OIL DIPSTICK :
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Check oil level before each flight . Do not operate on less than 6
quarts and fill if an extended flight is planned. The oil capacity of
the engine is 8 quarts.